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Sonia Elaine
Richards (Donley)

November 15, 1964 – November 9, 2018

Sonia Richards
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"Sonia, you were so much more than a coworker acquaintance. You are a warrior woman who I admired and related to like soul sisters. You're..."
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— Robbie Fisher
"Sonia your gorgeous smile, infectious laugh & beautiful soul lit up the room. You will be missed by so many of us whose life you enriched..."
— Jill Brunke Phillips
"May God Rest your soul. Rest in peace Sonia. Forever Bruin Class of 83'. Phil Degitz"
— Phil Degitz
"I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for peace in the hearts of all who loved Sonia."
— Margau
"Sonia, I will truly miss your friendship and the laughs we had. You are one great lady and will my missed by all. Heaven will be blessed..."
— Vicki Underhill
"You will be greatly missed love and miss you "
— Michelle Norman
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Obituary for Sonia Elaine Richards (Donley)

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Sonia Elaine Richards, 53, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at Visiting Nurse in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sonia was the daughter of Harl and Sheila (Grubbs) Donley who survive. She graduated from Northrop High School. She was the payroll administrator at Superior Auto. Sonia enjoyed traveling and being at the beach with her toes in the sand. Surviving are her son, Ryan Richards; step-daughter Sara Marie (John) DeVore; sister, Sara (Mark Del Priore) Donley; best friend, Laurie Badger; nieces and nephews, Cornelius Donley, Erika Donley, Alexandria Donley; and former spouse, Bret Richards. Sonia was preceded in death by her brother Keven Donley. A memorial service in Celebration of Sonia’s Life will be 6 pm, Thursday, November 15, 2018 at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton Street, with calling from 3 pm until the service. Memorials may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.

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First Visitation

When Thursday, November 15th, 2018 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Address
6557 N Clinton Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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Service Information

When
Thursday, November 15th, 2018 6:00pm
Officiating
Rev. David Mitchell
Location
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Address
6557 N Clinton Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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